Category: News

APS Debuts New Historical Markers Video Series

July 21, 2016

In the inaugural episode of Arlington Public Schools new video series Historical Markers, Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy takes a look at Arlington’s Charles Drew House.

School Board Names Interim Kenmore Principal

July 20, 2016

David McBride was named the interim Principal of Kenmore Middle School by the School Board on Wednesday night. McBride currently serves as the assistant principal at Kenmore.

New Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Management Services Appointed

July 20, 2016

The Arlington School Board appointed Leslie Peterson as the new Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Management Services at last night’s meeting. Peterson is currently the APS Budget Director.

Traveling Trolley’s First Run of the Summer

July 14, 2016

This summer's first Traveling Trolley runs took place on Wednesday where students from Barcroft, Carlin Springs, Drew, and Hoffman-Boston and their families were taken to the library.

Get into Reading this Summer!

July 8, 2016

Our schools are hosting various summer literacy activities throughout the summer. Check out some of the activities and join in! Use the hashtag #ArlingtonReads to share your summer reading activities with us.

School Board Holds Organizational Meeting for 2016-17 School Year

July 1, 2016

On July 1, the Arlington School Board held its first meeting of the 2016-17 school year. During the meeting, the Board elected Nancy Van Doren as Chair and Dr. Barbara Kanninen as Vice Chair.

County, APS Collaborate on Western Rosslyn Area Plan

July 1, 2016

The Arlington County and Arlington Public Schools boards, collaborating to maximize the use of limited public land and leverage financial resources, will consider a license agreement that will allow the County to place a temporary fire station on the Wilson School site at 1601 Wilson Blvd.

Nancy Van Doren to Chair School Board

July 1, 2016

During its annual organizational meeting on July 1, 2016, the Arlington School Board elected Nancy Van Doren to serve as chair for the 2016-17 school year.

CrossingGuard School Bus Safety Program Resumes July 1

June 20, 2016

Beginning July 1, vehicles that illegally pass an Arlington Public Schools bus that is stopped for students are at...

School Board Adopts FY 2017-26 CIP

June 20, 2016

The Arlington School Board adopted the FY 2017-26 Capital Improvement Plan. The committed and proposed projects in the 10-year CIP total $510.29 million and include $435.03 million in bond funding. The approved plan focuses on providing seats for students in the areas of most critical need in light of the continued, sustained growth in student enrollment.